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LA12 BXF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 BXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 155,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 140,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,965 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,982 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 110,975 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,894 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,318 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,395 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LA12 BXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 BXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA12 BXF registered?

LA12 BXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is LA12 BXF safe to buy?

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